Purpose:

• To build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice.

Prerequisite:

• Valid American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills certificate OR successful demonstration of all certification requirements from Level 2.

Certification Requirements:

Demonstrate competency in all requires skills and activities including in-water skills.

Successfully complete the following exit skills assessment:

1. Jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards

• Register on-line here

  Level 1 Information

  Level 2 Information

  Level 4 Information

  Level 5 Information

  Level 6-A Diving Progressions

  Level 6-B Fitness Swimmer

  Level 6-C Lifeguard Preparation

  Level 6-D Personal Water Safety

• Learning Objectives of Level 3:

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  • Enter water by jumping from the side
  • Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
  • Bobbing while moving toward safety
  • Rotary breathing
  • Survival float
  • Back float
  • Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
  • Tread water
  • Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
  • Front crawl and elementary backstroke
  • Learn to look carefully before entering the water
  • Learn to perform simple nonswimming assists
  • Learn to recognize, prevent and respond to cold water emergencies